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ii purchased panels (after measuring of course) and I must not have taken something into consideration because once hung, they were too short. Every time I pass that window I notice it. I've been thinking about ripping out the bottom hem and re-stitching them to add length. Do you think that could work. I thought about adding extra fabric (kind of like a trim) onto the bottom to make them brush the floor but I thought it may look stupid. I'd love to hear your thoughts. The super long pooling curtains are my fave too!

I think short curtains when done correctly can look good but most short curtains I see are ill fitting (like the ones in your picture–it looks like there was no thought as to where the curtains would fall). I love cafe curtains (especially in a breakfast nook) and in casual settings curtains that hit the window sill can look sweet and charming. But with all that said, I do like full length curtains the best.

Jen, I recently added fabric to the bottom hem of some curtains that were too short and they look so much better now. It took me a year to do it and I wish I had done it sooner. Here's what ours look like to give you an idea of what yours might look like (http://thebrickcottage.blogspot.com/2010/05/all-tabbed-out.html). I think I used a fat quarter (? I think that was the term when I ordered my fabric) and I used the entire piece for the two panels.

this post made me crack up! short curtains borderline annoy me. hehehe. all of the curtains in our house slightly "pool" and it was just two days ago that SUPER long curtains i bought from ikea finally got a hem to just "pool" a little opposed to "flodding". hahaha. cute informative post here lady! 🙂

So many choices, so little time…..I love the puddles, but not sure I would after awhile. I think I'll stick with the pool, and see how long I like that. I can hem my own, so I'm up $80! Thanks for the great post. Sandi

You are most definitely not the only one! When we moved into our house it came with all the window coverings. "A bonus", we thought until I realized every single set was TOO SHORT! The worst is in our guest bedroom and the living room. Our living room window looks like it's wearing flood pants. We haven't had a chance to replace them as our money has been focused on reno's… so I'm doing my best to "disguise it". I think I might sew some additional material on the bottom of the living room panels at least so they can brush the floor!

I'm with you – short curtains are the flood pants of decorating world. Alas, I mis-measured in my den and ended up with two sets of flood pant curtains. Thankfully, both windows have sofas in front of them, so the length is hidden and no one but me realizes the decorating faux pas. But still, I know they're too short.

I agree with you. I don't understand why companies offer the curtains that are installed at the top of the window, but are just long enough to go below the window molding. I don't mind the cafe curtains because they are meant for a kitchen. You typically don't want the kitchens touching the floor. Capri pants are cute on women and girls not on windows.

I agree, hate short curtains. Except for cafe curtains in some instances. Please do a post next on overdone windows. For Example: one window w/ net curtains, silk curtains, and some kind of scarf draped over the top. Is it just me, or is that too much?

I know that you mean, I'd rather my curtains be too long than too short!! Thankfully alot of companies are making longer pre-made drapes and curtains that can easily be hemmed. I buy 95 inch lengths instead of the 'standard' 84 inches. And then just hem as needed 🙂

This is a great post – I have made curtains for my living room (no sew – just used the hem tape), but haven't hemmed them yet because I wasn't sure which look I liked best. I think we'll have to do Option #1 because they're not just decorative and my son likes to play by the window so I'd be afraid of him trampling them.

A thing I have found is the IKEA has great long-length curtains. We bought some cheapo white ones for my girls' room and I think they were 118" – plus they come with the hemming tape – for about $15. I think all (or most?) of their curtains are DIY-hem, so they have long lengths.

I couldn't agree more! I love the line created by nice long curtains that sort of just plop at the bottom floor. Short ones bother me something fierce…like someone who wears a short skirt even if they've got incredible legs. I think the line created by the length is gorgeous!! Especially with the right fabric choice!Thanks for sharing!!

i have short curtains because i didnt want to spend the money on long ones, and i was too impatient to look for them. how can i turn them into long ones? or should i just bite the bullet and buy long ones?

I have (very basic) curtain panels made for me by my local dry cleaning company for just $10-15 a panel. It's such a simple stitch that I've found them to be by far the cheapest most efficient way to go!

I too, have the same pet peeve… short curtains! I am moving into a new place and REALLY want to hang long curtains…Love the look, but practically all of the rooms have baseboard heaters. What should I do? Is it okay to hem the curtains so they fall a couple of inches above the heaters? I certainly don't want them going up in flames! YIKES!!!

I really love your decorators handbook posts! They're so informative. I was inspired by them and I started my own little column on my blog called "Design Glossary" they're for newbies like me (who thought ikat was pronounced with an "i").